Most evenings, in recent weeks, God writes across the heavens in bold, bright colors that are simply breathtaking. We rush outdoors to witness the panoramic display of rapidly changing hues – trying to capture it all with cameras that never seem to do it justice. Sometimes, however, He sweeps across…
Read moreSeveral years ago I bought my first pair of perscription glasses. I disliked the idea of glasses (more than a bit of vanity perhaps), but I quickly discovered the benefits. I could actually read without squinting and holding my book at arms’ length. My glasses did wonders for my vision,…
Read moreImagine with me, if you will, a conscientious young woman. She has a full, rich life as wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend and child of God (among other things). In order to manage the details of her varied and numerous roles she keeps a list. This list, she feels, grounds…
Read moreA week has passed since the beginning of a new year. Many came to it with hope and determination, looking forward to a fresh start. Others, jaded by years of failed resolutions, look back with feelings of discouragement, regret and guilt. Have I, they wonder, ruined the plan God had…
Read moreThis year would be different. Instead of waiting until the last minute, wandering up and down store aisles searching in vain for inspiration, she began weeks in advance of Christmas. Thoughtfully, she considered each loved one for whom she wanted to buy a gift – the things they loved or…
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